- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, MI
Fulton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261542005203
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Middleton, MI.
School address
District: Fulton Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261542005203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Fulton Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261542005203 · Middleton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 18.6:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton High School (173 students)
Fulton Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fulton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fulton Elementary School
261 students
- Fulton High Sc
Fulton High School
173 students
- Fulton Middle
Fulton Middle School
119 students
What this shows Fulton Elementary School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton Elementary School compares
Fulton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Fulton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fulton Schools reports $15,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton Elementary School
How many students attend Fulton Elementary School?
Fulton Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton Elementary School?
51.1% of students at Fulton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Middleton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Elementary School?
Fulton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fulton Elementary School rank among public schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Middleton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fulton Schools?
Besides Fulton Elementary School, Fulton Schools also operates Fulton High School (173 students) and Fulton Middle School (119 students). See the Fulton Schools district page for the complete list.